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Designing a Realistic Phishing Email

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Watch for the balance between realism and safety—use a dummy link that redirects to a harmless landing page. Beginners often forget to replace real credentials with a placeholder, risking accidental data loss.

In a real SMB, mimic the branding of a service the employees actually use (e.g., a local bank or supplier). Use a clear call‑to‑action like “Verify your invoice” to increase click rates for the test.

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